A VehiCross story (HU)

“We categorically deny any connection to government experiments at Area 51.”

Volt egy SUV ami a 90es evek vegen teljesen ujraertelmezte a sport ute fogalmat, ami eredeti formajaval szinte divatot teremtett, ami maga volt a jovo design hirnoke. Eloszor 1993ban jelent meg a Tokyo Motor Shown, es utana se sokat valtoztatott egzotikus ruhajan. Ugy nezett ki mint egy prototipus csak eppen szeriaban gyartottak. Tervezoi Shiro Nakamura es Simon Cox voltak. Arrol a Simon Coxrol van szo, aki megalmodta kesobb a Cadillac 100eves evfordulojara keszult Cient. Mikor szeriaban is megjelent az auto, egyik plakaton ugy reklamoztak, hogy “Kategorikusan tagadunk barmely kapcsolatot ami a kormany kiserleteire utal az 51es Zonaban”. Megtehettek, mert az auto tenyleg ugy nezett ki. Az alacsony tetovonalu profetikus forma mogott a muszaki tartalom is meg volt. Nem csoda, hogy a sajto odakat zengett rola,mert hozza hasonlot, ami annyira otvozte volna a sportkocsit a terepjaroval, azelott de azutan se epitett senki. Ugy emlegettek mint az suv es a sportkocsi szerelemgyermeket. Hat persze, hogy a hires Isuzu VehiCrossrol van szo.

Simon Cox szerint mar lealdoztak azok az idok mikor teljesen hasznalhatatlan frivol show autokat epitettek, manapsag mar azesztetikai latvanyon tul messzemenoen praktikusnak kell lennie egy terepjaronak. Az emberek nem akarnak konzervativautokat tobbe es ennek bizonyiteka a VX sikere. Az adott Isuzu Trooper rovid tengelytavjat leszamitva a korulmenyekhez kepest teljesen elegedett a vegeredmennyel. A kiindulopont egy Paris Dakar versenyauto vazlata volt es abbol lassan korvonalazodott az uj korszakot hirdeto jargany. Egyik erdekessege a tolatokamera volt, aminek kepernyoje a kozepkonzol tetejerol mutatta a hatso kepet. Szuk vezetofulkeje teljesen sportkocsis, borulesek, sportkormany, sokcsavaros tanksapkaajto arulkodott sportos gyokereirol. A 3,5os 24 szelepes V6os 5400on leadott 215loerejet 245os Bridgestone Dueler gumik vittek az aszfaltra 4-sebesseges automatan keresztul. A megbizhatosagarol hires radikalis auto stilusarol eleg ha annyit mondok, hogy a las vegasi casinok vilagabol egy Joshua tree utani szaguldast kovetoen sziklas, poros, hegyes uton is otthonosan mozog. Ki tudja, talan epp a formailag farnehez VX gondoskodott az Area51 korul keringo legenda oregbiteserol.

A VehiCross meg egyenesen maga az eredetiseg megtestesitoje. A kanyar gyosulasa 0,75G ami nem is olyan rossz egy holdjarotol. Osszehasonlitaskepp a Mercedes ML430 az 0,73G. Ugye ugye, nem is keves, mikor az NSX 0,89G. Az igaz,hogy 8,8alatt van szazon, a Grand Cherokee kb 7,7, de az megiscsak egy V8. Ami meg van ebben a csodamasinaban az egy olyan rugo ami egyenesen a Bajara is jo. Nem viccelek, ezzel versenyeket nyertek. A japan verzio megint csak jobban fel van szerelve mint az amerikai. Azon van tolatokamera 2DINes TV Stereo SatNav rendszerrel. Sok autoslap egyenesen kikialtotta a vilag legjobb SUVjanak. Rengeteg cikket irtak mar rola. Lassuk csak mivel kecsegtet az Isuzu holdjaroja ami egy sportute es egy sportkocsi eddig legeltalaltabb otvozete. Van benne vmi a Dodge Viper nyers elszabadult brutalitasabol.

3.5 V6 24v DOHC 216 loero

Elektronikusan vezerelt 4 sebesseges automata valto overdriveal es teli fokozattal

Dakar gyoztes szuper rugok (soha ilyet nem szereltek meg szeriagyartasu gepre)

A vilagon egyedulallo a Borg Warner altal kifejlesztett TOD rendszer (Torque On Demand) grafikus kijelzovel, kulon szamitogep figyeli az utviszonyokat es annak megfeleloen dont a masodperc tort resze alatt az idealis eroelosztasrol.

Futurisztikus sportos exkluziv formaterv ami semmivel nem osszetevesztheto

Ketszinu Recaro bor ulesek amelyek jo oldaltartast biztositanak es tokeletesen harmonizalnak a Kevlar betetekkel es a borbevonatu sportkormannyal.
Voltak terepjarok. Azok terepjarok voltak. Voltak sportkocsik. Kesobb voltak 4kerek hajtasu sportkocsik. De egyik se volt kepes terepen menni. Sportosan. Aztan jott az az ember, az a bizonyos Shiro Nakamura, az az ember akinek a nevet a Nissan 350Z, az Infiniti FX45, vagy az uj Nissan GT-R femjelzik, es megalkotta az Isuzu Vehicrosst. Uj idoszamitas kezdodott. Megszuletett a PUV. Performance Utility Vehicle. Vagy valami ilyesmi neven emlegettek. Mert nem tudtak jobbat.Mert eddig ilyen nem volt. Mert nem voltak meg hozzaszokva az emberek. Ezek utan nem marad mas hatra mint egyetertenem azzal a reklamba illo kijelentessel miszerint a Vehicross technologiailag talan a legfejlettebb SUV a bolygon.

Marmint a Foldon.

L'art Pour L'art: The Cadillac Cien

Photo by and courtesy of Michael Furman

Press Release

In keeping with the brand's role as a technology flagship for General Motors, the premium V12-powered Cadillac Cien concept car is a befitting icon to usher in the brand's 100th anniversary in 2002. The striking, aerodynamic Cien - Spanish for 100 - holistically illustrates Cadillac's fusion of design and technology in a modern mid-engine, two-seat supercar.

Cadillac's design philosophy incorporates dramatic proportions and clean dynamic surfaces. It reflects not only the technology found within the vehicle, but also the technology used to create it. 

The Cien's low, sleek appearance, inspired by the latest F-22 Stealth fighter aircraft, has produced a different look and proportion for Cadillac. It further demonstrates the reach of the brand's identity. 

Trapezoidal air inlets are milled into the front-end surface of the Cien, graphically forming Cadillac's shield-like grille, which incorporates a centrally mounted wreath and crest insignia. These air inlets -- which feed the front-mounted radiators -- are flanked on either side by vertical headlamps, together creating the unmistakable `face' of Cadillac.

In profile, Cadillac's characteristic crisp-edged feature line runs the length of the body, suggesting tension in the surface, and also adding to the dramatic stance. Another taut line intersects the first, sweeping from the tail through the sail panel to the front of the vehicle. These main feature lines work together to give the Cien a dramatic and unique look, especially when viewed from above. The body and monocoque chassis are produced from carbon fiber composite, derived from race car technology, that is both lightweight and strong.

Electronically controlled air inlets and outlets are integrated into the Cien's body side. These active vents open and close as required for cooling. Also, air is directed to the V12 engine via intakes beneath the two characteristic sail panels.The Cien's rear view embodies Cadillac's distinctive design heritage with fin-like vertical taillights, and a wide center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL), which spans the rear deck, along with the characteristic centerline crease. The Cien also features an active spoiler that adjusts automatically depending upon the speed of the vehicle, and a removable targa roof panel for open-air motoring.
The blue glass on the Cien was inspired by sport-performance eyewear, enhancing the vehicle's modern, high-tech look.

Nestled between the 19-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels is a cabin featuring high-tech structural materials and Cadillac's leading-edge technologies: Night Vision, OnStar, StabiliTrak, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist and Communiport - which integrates the car's audio, computing, navigation and wireless communication through hands-free voice activation.
Night Vision uses thermal imaging to help a driver detect potentially dangerous situations well beyond the range of the vehicle's headlamps. The image is relayed to the driver via a heads-up display projected on the windscreen.
Additionally, the interior of the Cien features a digital instrument display relaying all of the vehicle's functions, including diagnostics and satellite navigation, to the driver. LCD screens display images from the rearview cameras. A state-of-the-art entertainment system designed to match the car's unique acoustic characteristics is incorporated into the cockpit. 
Dark anodized aluminum accents reflect the Cien's cool, technical appearance. The interior has a strong vertical theme, revolving around the car's center console, which houses Cien's controls, and the modern, yet classical clock - designed by Bulgari and inspired by their Rettangolo wristwatch. The interior further complements the concept's lightweight theme, utilizing carbon fiber and aluminum structural elements in a design that combines luxury and performance.
Cadillac Cien's 7.5-liter, V12 powerplant, which is visible through a clear window in the decklid, is a new concept engine from GM Powertrain named the Northstar XV12. The all-aluminum, dual overhead cam (DOHC) four-valve V12 engine generates 750 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque, yet it meets the packaging requirements and fuel economy standards of a V8.
The Northstar XV12 concept engine features several technological advancements over today's V8 engines, including: GM's Displacement on Demand technology, which allows the engine to run seamlessly on six cylinders at times to maximize fuel savings; direct injection gasoline combustion system for increased engine power, improved fuel economy and reduced emissions; and a combined starter generator.
The Cien is fitted with a semi-automatic transmission, controlled by Formula 1-inspired column-mounted electronic paddles.